Starting to Put the Pieces Together

We met with Sharon at Hudson River Housing this past Friday to gather more information.  There are currently approximately 60 children staying there, but that number changes all of the time.  There are about 4-5 birthdays to be celebrated each month for children ages 0-16.

We will be trying to establish a regular monthly schedule--currently we're leaning towards having the parties on the second Saturday of each month (hopefully starting in March).  The parties will take place in the dining room and so we will plan to get started by 2pm (to begin after lunch and before dinner).

Components of the party will probably include a cake/cupcakes for ~40 people, a face-painting/tattoo station, a game (pin the tail on the donkey, the limbo, etc.) and maybe some short entertainment (song time, magic show, etc.--we'll need your skills!).

At this time we need volunteers to help donate and collect supplies as well as to help at the party.  Let us know how you would like to help out by leaving a comment below.

Party Supplies/Donations Needed

Below is a list of some of the items we need to collect to help make the birthday parties a success.

Snack-sized paper plates

Paper cups

Napkins

Plastic silverware

Tablecloths (for round tables)

Juice/Juice boxes

Gifts (for children ages 0-16)

Gift wrap/bags and bows

Simple Birthday decorations (gender neutral)

Goody bag items for the children attending the party

Bags for the goody bag items

Names

Okay, so coming up with a name is hard! Here are some ideas. Would love some feedback and more ideas!

Birthday Sweets
Sweet Birthdays
Birthday Celebrations
Sweet Birthday Celebrations
Birthday Bliss
One to Grow On
Cakes and Candles
Birthday Dreams

Have one you like or another idea? Post it in our comments--Thanks! :)

Goody Bags

How you can help:


For each party we would love to have goody bags to hand out to each child. Because there will be children from a range of ages the goodies should not include any items that might be choking hazards for small children.


Here are a few suggestions...
Fun pencils
Twisty straws
Big bouncy balls
Stickers
Bubbles


Thanks! :)

What We're All About

We are a group of moms and our families who are compelled to reach out to our local community. We believe that each person is created with a unique and special purpose. By celebrating a child's birthday at a local housing shelter we hope to show practical love to children and their families.